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Dr. Prentice Steffen, MD

Dr. Prentice Steffen, MD

Sports Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Prentice Steffen, MD is a sports medicine specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from OHIO VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF XRAY TECHNOLOGY in 1987. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

450 Stanyan St San Francisco, CA 94117

Make an Appointment

(415) 668-1000

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Steffen specializes in the areas of Emergency Medicine & Sports Medicine. • See board certifications
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Dr. Steffen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Steffen

2.6
5 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
40%
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1 star
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I met with Dr Steffen about my appendicitis condition which was extremely painful and came on abruptly. Dr Steffen carefully asked questions, examined my condition, and provided a diagnosis. He explained to me what to expect and how to best recover. I am grateful for his attention and knowledge.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 28, 2021
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Terrible. Completely misdiagnosed my condition - my lung had collapsed, so was taken to the ER, but he diagnosed it as a shoulder sprain. He also refused my request for an x-ray of the lungs. While I'm able to breathe now, my lung still aches... he should have his license taken away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Santa Cruz, CA – Jan 23, 2019
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About Me

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Dr. Prentice Steffen, MD is a sports medicine specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from OHIO VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF XRAY TECHNOLOGY in 1987. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Sports Medicine

  • Emergency Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ohio Valley Medical Center / School Of Xray Technology

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Sports Medicine
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Medical Board of California
New York State Board for Medicine

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Locations

Practice

St. Mary's Medical Center450 Stanyan St San Francisco, CA 94117
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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